Newtown Theatre Announces Coming Attractions In January

NEWTOWN, PA — The historic Newtown Theatre has announced an eclectic lineup of concerts and movies for January. For more information about each event or to buy tickets, visit TheNewtownTheatre.com .

• “Mel Brooks Month” – The theatre is bringing back its popular “Cult Vault” series with Mel Brooks films in January. This series is sponsored by Attleboro Wealth Management. The movie lineup includes: "Young Frankenstein” on January 14; “History of the World, Part I” on January 21; and “Blazing Saddles” on January 28. All movies start at 7:30 p.m.
• “Almost Cher” – Friday, January 10 at 8 p.m. Featuring Helene Masiko as Cher, “Almost Cher” captures every aspect of this musical legend, including dead-on vocals, fabulous replica costumes, a live band, Cher-like comedy (with a bit of parody), and audience involvement.
• “The Best TV Theme Songs of All Time” – Wednesday, January 15 at 3 p.m. This live matinee concert takes you back in time to hear all your favorite TV theme songs from your childhood to today, including Three’s Company, The Mary Tyler Moore Show, Friends, All in the Family, the Addams Family, The Brady Bunch, The Jeffersons and so many more.
• “Spaghetti Western Night” – Thursday, January 16. This fun, quirky event starts with a spaghetti dinner at La Stalla followed by a classic “spaghetti western” movie at the theatre. The night starts at 5 p.m. when guests will enjoy a family-style dinner of spaghetti, meatballs, Ceasar salad, bread and dessert at La Stalla. After dinner, guests will move to the theatre for a screening of 1964’s “A Fistful of Dollars” starring Clint Eastwood, which will start at 7 p.m. A “spaghetti western” is the nickname for a subgenre of films made by Italian directors in the 1960s and 70s.
• “A Tribute to Bon Jovi” – Friday, January 17 at 8 p.m. The band Slippery When Wet NJ has spent the past 23 years bringing the same electrifying energy, boundless enthusiasm, and unmistakable New Jersey attitude to the stage as Bon Jovi did in the height of his glory days.
• “Disney Songs Live” – Saturday, January 18 at 2 and 7 p.m. The Little Mermen is the ultimate Disney cover band for Disney fanatics of all ages. The band’s repertoire covers all 82 years of the Disney canon, including favorites from The Little Mermaid, The Lion King, Mary Poppins and Frozen. The group performs in full costume with band members dressed up as characters from the films.
• “The Ultimate Doors Tribute Experience” featuring Crystal Ship – Friday, January 24 and Saturday, January 25 at 8 p.m. Crystal Ship will play the entire “Morrison Hotel” album on January 24 and the entire “Soft Parade” album on January 25 with The Roadhouse Horns. The band only uses vintage gear, instruments, and costumes to recreate a convincing Doors concert experience.

The Newtown Theatre is located at 120 N. State Street in Newtown Borough. For the latest news about the Newtown Theatre visit TheNewtownTheatre.com .